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“Kin” is a cliche-ridden mess that lacks identity

Leonardo Paley Sep 4, 2018

There are bad movies, there are boring movies, and then there are movies like Kin. That is to say, movies that are so generic and basic that while nothing actively detracts from the movie experience,...

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UNF Profess of Civil Engineering Adel ElSafty will be formally recognized as the Distinguished Professor of the Year in August. Photo courtesy of UNF

UNF civil engineering professor to receive Distinguished Professor Award

Aisling Glocke Sep 4, 2018

UNF civil engineering professor Adel ElSafty will receive the Distinguished Professor Award during the 47th Annual Fall Convocation ceremony on Friday, Sept. 7. He was first recognized for the award...

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Graphic by Sam Chaney

OPINION: Andrew Gillum should be the Democrats’ new moderate

Noah Meyer, Opinions Editor Sep 2, 2018

Even with the rise of Bernie Sanders in the 2016 presidential primaries and a renewed interest in social democratic policies, Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum’s victory in the Democratic gubernatorial...

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Puesan livestreaming to raise money for the Jacksonville Landing victims while wearing a GLHF Game Bar jersey. Photo courtesy of Luis Puesan.

UNF student raises over $1,000 for Jacksonville Landing victims and families in a 12-hour livestream

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor Sep 2, 2018

The beauty of a community doesn’t only lie in its ability to remain resilient after being subject to a violent tragedy, but also in its individual members who rise up to aid in nursing the community’s...

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Bailey McIntyre receiving her $2500 IT scholarship. Photo by Jax Chamber

Two UNF freshmen awarded IT scholarship

Steven Thompson Sep 1, 2018

Two UNF students were awarded a $2,500 IT scholarship at the Fifth Annual Tech Coast Conference at the Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center in Jacksonville on Aug. 22. The new $2,500 IT scholarship...

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The Guardians of the Galaxy. Courtesy Marvel Studios.

OPINION: James Gunn and the future of Marvel Studios

David Eckstein Aug 31, 2018

Recently, Marvel Studios issued a release that it is putting Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3 on hold. The studio temporarily dismissed the cast and crew members, who had assembled for pre-production in Los...

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Blood Orange gives us hope with "Negro Swan"

Blood Orange gives us hope with “Negro Swan”

Zach Haigley Aug 30, 2018

The cover of Devonté Hynes’ latest release as Blood Orange features a winged man languidly sitting on a car window sill, ear to the roof and arms obscuring his face. To step into the shoes of photographer...

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Contributing Less: Ways to be a zero-waste college student

Sarah Bethea Aug 30, 2018

The zero-waste lifestyle is a movement to help lessen the human impact on the environment by integrating minimal-waste-producing changes into your daily routine. These kinds of changes aren’t hard,...

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Woman on the Street: What are students' semester goals?

Woman on the Street: What are students’ semester goals?

Jessica May Aug 30, 2018

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMBRZP7ZT0U[/embedyt] Video by Hunter Horstman and Jessica May — For more information or news tips, or if you see an error in this story or have any compliments...

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Makers of Tinder to launch Tinder U: Will Ospreys use it?

Steven Thompson Aug 29, 2018

Speed dating was once a popular and fun way to date a decade ago—it was part musical chairs, part millisecond interview of potential date partners. Now, however, the fragile dance of potential partners...

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BTS' "Love Yourself: Answer" album cover. Courtesy of Big Hit Entertainment.

BTS’ “Love Yourself: Answer” is an uplifting discovery of self-love

Alex Toth, Features Editor Aug 28, 2018

For even the most acclaimed artists, the "concept album" is a challenging beast. Crafting a satisfying, complete story while making sure each individual song can stand on its own two feet is one of music’s...

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The Jacksonville Landing shortly after the shooting on Aug. 26.

Woman on the Street: UNF students react to Jacksonville Landing shooting

Jessica May Aug 27, 2018

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2PSwwuzSNY[/embedyt] Video by Jessica May and Joe Girouard.   — For more information or news tips, or if you see an error in this story or have any...

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